Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can be problematic, especially for those who cannot control their sugar intake. The amount of sugar intake over the months (or years) depends on genetics, as those predisposed to diabetes can get the condition much easier than those who are not. Unfortunately, one of the symptoms of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, where high blood sugar levels are enough to start damaging the back of the eye, also known as the retina. Interestingly, the most common warning sign of diabetic retinopathy involves black spots or strings floating around in one’s vision, also known as eye floaters. It can take many years for diabetic retinopathy to get to the point where it can damage your vision, though it’s still crucial to note the condition as yet another cause for eye floaters.
Aside from the floaters, other symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include vision loss in specific areas, resulting in what looks to be dark or empty areas in your vision. Diabetes is a lifelong condition, which means people with diabetes must contend with diabetic retinopathy if they aren’t careful.
